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ea0030p43 | (1) | BSPED2012

Prevalence and diagnosis of cholesteatoma in Turner syndrome

Lim David , Gault Emma Jane , Kubba Haytham , Morrissey Simon , Donaldson Malcolm

Background: Cholesteatoma, a serious suppurative middle ear condition, has an increased prevalence in Turner syndrome (TS).Aims: To estimate its incidence in our TS population; identify risk factors; highlight distinctive operative findings; and suggest strategies for earlier detection.Methods: Retrospective casenote review for patients attending a TS clinic to identify those with cholesteatoma; each age-matched with three unaffect...